The Silk Threads of Tradition - Chinese embroidery as traditional artwork

Chinese embroidery is one of the most famous traditional handicrafts in China, and around the world. With its long history and classical elegance, Chinese embroidery has become a symbol of national culture...

embroidering

 

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Chinese Artist Unveiled 'Hair Embroidery' Exhibition in Taipei

A rarely-seen 'hair embroidery' exhibition showing the Chinese craft of using human hair instead of thread for needlework, was on display in December 2011 at Fo Kuang Yuan Art Gallery in Taipei...
hair embroidery

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Chinese Sichuan Embroidery

Sichuan embroidery, Shu embroidery for short, is an ancient handicraft handed down from more than 2,000 years ago in Sichuan Province, which is known as "the Land of Abundance."...

idle dream

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Suzhou Crisscross Embroidery in 1980s

With different stitches crisscrossed and various colors embroidered on all layers, the embroidery picture done with crisscross stitches stands out vivid and expressive amidst the irregular stitches, rending people a sense of mystery...

crisscross embroidery suzhou

 

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